Finding the Third Proportional to 141,010 and 218,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,010 and 218,450 is: 338,418.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,010 : 218,450 = 218,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,010/218,450 = 218,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,010x = 218,450 × 218,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,010x = 47,720,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,720,402,500/141,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,418.57
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